Apartment Safety Inspections Offered

University students living off campus in Guelph are being offered some piece of mind – free of charge.
The tenant safety initiative is being carried out by the City in partnership with the Guelph Fire Department and University of Guelph Off-Campus Living office.
Tenants can now book a free safety inspection of their rental unit.
Inspectors will look for fire separation between each unit as well as properly installed and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. They also want to see a big enough window so that someone could get out of a basement apartment. An inspection takes about 15 minutes.
Last year, the first program was offered in conjunction with the University of Guelph off-campus living office – and 30 safety concerns were identified.
Information about tenant safety and bylaws regulating shared rental housing are available at Guelph.ca/tenants.